Packager Operator Nights - Norwich, NY

​Requisition ID: 54627 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Onsite 

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Our Norwich, NY location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and one of our specialty sites that creates proteins, lactose, coatings, and flavors. The location lies within Chenango County and is advantageously located within a 50-mile radius of the major cities of Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica, Cooperstown and Oneonta.​

 

158 State Hwy. 320, Norwich, NY 13815

$19/hr + $2.50 Shift Dif

Nights are 7:15pm to 7:45am – every other weekend

 

The starting wage for this role is $19.00 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime.  In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Key responsibilities

Under the direction of the Department Supervisor and/or Shift Group Leader, the operator is responsible for making and packaging according to requirements.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Individual would need to learn all equipment and processes in manufacturing as needed.

• Operator is responsible for operating and helping with all blenders, packaging, batch setting, filtration devices, TRS, HTST’s, cooler, heater, evaporators, dryer and CIP systems.
• Individual is responsible for master sanitation in their area.  
• Operate all equipment in a safe, accurate manner and make sure it is properly cleaned and sanitized after each use.  
• Perform in-process testing according to approved methods to ensure finished product meets targeted specifications.  
• Fill out master batch records on time and in a neat, orderly fashion according to GMP’s.
• Individual should be able to operate forklift truck in a safe manner and use proper safety measures.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs.

Qualifications and skills

Have a good working knowledge of arithmetic and be confident in its use.

•  Knows multiple jobs in department

•  Be neat and consistent in whatever this individual does.

•  Be able to write clearly and legibly.

•  Be able to read and understand written instructions from the department supervisor or shift group leader.

•    Be capable of strict adherence to company policies and yet able to use common sense in making many daily decisions required in this position.